Channel Bracket Bookend - Double

The Channel Bracket Bookend - Double preserves a bracket from the ends of the lower channel beam in the Golden Gate Bridge's original pedestrian handrail. Handcrafted in San Francisco, its substantial form brings an original construction detail to your bookshelf.

The historic steel comes from the Golden Gate Bridge's original pedestrian handrail, installed in 1937 and removed in 1993.

At approximately 9 lb., this steel bookend has a strong presence in a home library or office. Natural weathering makes each piece a distinctive San Francisco gift for readers and industrial-design enthusiasts.

Details and specifications

• Approximate dimensions: 8 × 7 × 4 inches.
• Approximate weight: 9 lb.
• Material: original handrail channel bracket.
• Finish: natural patina or a fresh coat of International Orange.
• Brushed clean of debris and rough edges; weathering varies.

Historic material and character

Originally produced by Bethlehem Steel in Pennsylvania, the steel spent 56 years on the bridge. Natural variations in weathering and surface texture give each piece its own character.